Weismann Group

The Weismann Group is a concept from biology proposed by August Weismann, describing a collective of genetic material in a population, including germ cells (eggs and sperm), their cellular machinery, and heritable information. It emphasizes that only germ cells and their genetic information are passed from one generation to the next, while somatic (body) cells do not transfer their adaptations. This idea helps explain how genetic information is conserved and transmitted across generations, forming the basis for understanding heredity and evolution. Essentially, the Weismann Group highlights the importance of germ cells in heredity and genetic continuity.